Stamping Ground, KY

Stamping Ground, Kentucky

Stamping Ground, Kentucky, in Scott county, is 22 miles NW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is considered part of the Lexington metropolitan area. Stamping Ground has a population of 566.

The People and Families of Stamping Ground

In Stamping Ground, about 61% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Stamping Ground is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stamping Ground had a median family income of $43,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Stamping Ground ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Stamping Ground are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Stamping Ground Housing

About 67% of housing units in Stamping Ground are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Stamping Ground are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Stamping Ground, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Stamping Ground strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Stamping Ground, KY

Comparing Stamping Ground to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Stamping Ground Almanac

Stamping Ground Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Stamping Ground Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Stamping Ground, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Stamping Ground Colleges

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